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August 6, 2001 (posted Aug. 5-6) Ships Without Sailors Merchant marine's demise endangers war readiness The rapid dwindling of the nation's cargo fleet has left the Pentagon short of sailors to crew the ships that would supply the military if war broke out. That poses a threat to national security. By Robert Little Sun Staff Originally published August 5, 2001 First of two parts The Cape Avinof is waiting for a war. It is tied to a pier in Baltimore 365 days ...... Read more on SunSpot.net Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail